I hear you. I think a small dose of libertarianism is helpful to the Republican Party and the country. My problem is I can not stomach a full dose - particularly when it comes to foreign policy, illegal immigration and conspiracies. I think a solid conservative with a small dose of libertarianism would work just fine for me but not sure they exist. Most Libertarians I see appear to me to be full bore rules-based types and chained by their idealogy to the point where they feel they must support illegals coming across open borders. It's nuts
During the 2008 campaign, I could’nt stand Ron Paul. When our national debt was 7 Trillion (before Obummer) it was a stupid policy to avoid wars in middle east.
Now national debt is approaching $19 Trillion and will be $22 Trillion by the time Obummer leaver office. We owe Japan, China and other foreigners $7 Trillion debt, give or take. I do not see the wisdom of protecting oil flow to China and Japan from the middle-east with borrowed money from China & Japan. Bankrupt super powers are best advised to stop foreign military & nation building missions. If we get our debt under control, and stop mortgaging our children’s future, only then we can carry on foreign missions.